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Hyeseong Kim

Hyeseong Kim is a South Korean professional baseball player currently playing for the Los Angeles Dodgers in MLB as a second baseman, shortstop, and center fielder. Prior to joining the Dodgers and making his MLB debut on May 3, 2025, Kim played in the KBO League for the Kiwoom Heroes. He is known as 'The Comet' due to his exceptional speed.


7 hours ago : Dodgers favor Hyeseong Kim over Alex Freeland; Freeland excels in Triple-A.

The Dodgers opted to keep Hyeseong Kim on the roster, leading to Alex Freeland being sent down to Triple-A. Freeland has since been performing exceptionally well inspiring excitement for his future potential with the team.

January 27, 1999: Hyeseong Kim's Birth

On January 27, 1999, Hyeseong Kim was born in South Korea. He later became a professional baseball player.

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2016: Lee Young-min Batting Award

In 2016, Kim received the Lee Young-min Batting Award, which is given to the top-hitting high school player in South Korea.

June 28, 2017: KBO Debut

On June 28, 2017, Kim made his debut against the NC Dinos, playing 6 games before being sent down to the KBO Futures League and later recalled on September 1.

2017: KBO Draft

In the 2017 KBO draft, Kim was drafted by the Nexen Heroes from Dongsan High School in Incheon, South Korea.

2018: Starter for the Heroes

In the 2018 season, Kim became a starter for the Heroes, recording a batting average of 0.270 in 138 games.

2019: Team name change

In 2019, the Heroes became the Kiwoom Heroes.

December 4, 2024: Posted to MLB

On December 4, 2024, the Heroes posted Kim to Major League Baseball (MLB) as a free agent.

January 3, 2025: Signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers

On January 3, 2025, Kim signed a three-year, $12.5 million guaranteed contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball.

May 3, 2025: MLB Debut

On May 3, 2025, Hyeseong Kim made his Major League Baseball debut with the Los Angeles Dodgers.

2025: World Series Win

In 2025, Kim joined Byung-hyun Kim as the second Korean-born player to win a World Series, and the first position player to do so.

March 22, 2026: Started season with Triple-A Oklahoma City

On March 22, 2026, the Dodgers announced that Kim would begin the season with Triple-A Oklahoma City.